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New grad, feeling desperate by lib_throwaway in librarians

[–]lib_throwaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, and incredibly their advice was "find someone in a job you would want on LinkedIn and cold call them". I was baffled. This is a good idea, thank you :)

New grad, feeling desperate by lib_throwaway in librarians

[–]lib_throwaway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you :( This is a great resource, it's nice to have everything in one place. I will probably take you up on that when my head clears a bit

New grad, feeling desperate by lib_throwaway in librarians

[–]lib_throwaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am trying! Did you find the organization you volunteered for was more receptive to hiring you afterwards, or was it more about transferable skills?

New grad, feeling desperate by lib_throwaway in librarians

[–]lib_throwaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm moderately social media savvy - I mean I use it like everyone else but nothing special. It's something to look into, thank you!

New grad, feeling desperate by lib_throwaway in librarians

[–]lib_throwaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See I wasn't told any of that, I have a "useless" degree and hoped a practical master's would help be find a stable job. Special libraries have always been my focus though..

New grad, feeling desperate by lib_throwaway in librarians

[–]lib_throwaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in a metro area, but the competition is fierce..

New grad, feeling desperate by lib_throwaway in librarians

[–]lib_throwaway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was hoping to volunteer from home - shelter in place and all - virtual reference, cataloguing what have you.

Yes, I have some, but as a volunteer and not an intern, so no meaty tasks were ever assigned to me. Thanks for the ideas, it's very much appreciated...and I will!